You've applied!

We're so pleased you're considering Waterloo! We hope that you'll join our campus community.

Your personalized Waterloo applicant portal will provide updates about your application and list any documents you'll need to provide.

Once you receive the email from us confirming we've received your application, you should log in to the portal and complete the Declaration of Academic Experience.

Next steps

Declaration of Academic Experience (DAE)

The DAE takes five minutes to complete and is required for all applicants. See common questions about the DAE.

Review your application checklist

Your personalized checklist in the portal shows any grades and/or documents you'll need to provide.

Supplementary information forms

Some programs require additional documents such as an Admission Information Form.

Review important dates

Several programs, including those in Engineering, Math, and professional programs in the Faculty of Science, have additional deadlines.

Explore your program

Your options are endless, so take a deep dive into the courses, specializations, and careers in Waterloo's programs.

Join us for a tour or open house

Experience a warm Warrior welcome in person or online with our campus tours, webinars, and info sessions.

Additional steps for some students

What to do if special circumstances affected your grades

Your application for admission can't cover everything. We get that. If there have been significant circumstances that affected your grades and you didn't receive accommodation through your school, you may be eligible for special consideration.

Submit a request for special consideration to share additional information with regards to the circumstances that may have affected your grades. We'll take this into consideration when reviewing your application for admission. Please note that applying for special consideration does not guarantee admission.

Transfer students

Here are some steps you don't want to miss.

Have you sent in your grades?
- You must submit all your high school and college and/or university transcripts for review.
Wondering how many credits you're eligible for?
- Check out our admission requirements and transfer credit policies for more info.
Looking for a place to live?
- Let us help with our residence guarantee for transfer students. Or explore your off-campus housing options.

Optometry, Pharmacy, and Conditional Admission to Pharmacy applicants

Have you applied to a professional health care program at Waterloo? Be sure to review the admission requirements and deadlines for your program of interest.

Conditional Admission to Pharmacy (CAP)

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Information about the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) application process

Doctor of Optometry (OD)

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Picture yourself as a Warrior

Your application is in – and that means you're already a Warrior at heart. Inquisitive, motivated, and ready for a challenge. Get ready to find your people, connect to your passions, and discover your story.

Discover what to expect in first year

Students from each of our six faculties share what surprised and inspired them during first year, the biggest differences between high school and university, and what helped them adjust to life at Waterloo.

View "What’s first year like at Waterloo? | Students share their experiences" on YouTube

Curiosity thrives at Waterloo – so if you've got questions, we've got answers. Here's where you can go to find out more.

Programs, co-op, what it's like to be a student, careers... you may have lots of questions! Which is good because we have many people ready to help.

Use our applicant portal to check your application status or to see if we've received documents needed to review your file.

The Missing Manual

The Missing Manual is everything you want to know about university – and about thriving at Waterloo – that you won't find in the brochures.